You know, its surprising seeming the summary of this book is simply "a depressed teen wanders aimlessly around New YorkI love this book. I really do.

You know, its surprising seeming the summary of this book is simply "a depressed teen wanders aimlessly around New York City", that its so interesting.

I love Holden too. He needs a hug. Although he's not right about everything, he does strike a cord with me as a teenager. Its surprising seeming as how this book is over 60 years old.

My favorite line of the book: "All the kids kept trying to grab for the gold ring, and so was old Phoebe, and I was sort of afraid she'd fall off the goddam horse, but I didn't say anything or do anything. The things with kids is, if they want to grab for the gold ring, you have to let them do it, and not say anything. If they fall off, they fall off, but it's bad if you say anything to them."...more

I am glad I read this book with my English class because I doubt I would have grasped the subtle symbolism otherwise. I wanted to enjoy this novel morI am glad I read this book with my English class because I doubt I would have grasped the subtle symbolism otherwise. I wanted to enjoy this novel more than I did, because I did like the story, but it was the characters I could not stand. Nick was such a passive narrator, I don't think he should even be listed as a main character. Gatsby was delusional and Daisy was a spoilt brat. I just didn't find any of them to be likeable. Even though that was probably Fitzgerald's intention, I just have a hard time enjoying books whose characters I couldn't care less about.Perhaps I shall give it another try in a decade or two. ...more

This is the most bizarre book I've ever read. Was there even a plot? But this book was also the most unique. I doubt you'll get bored, and the themesThis is the most bizarre book I've ever read. Was there even a plot? But this book was also the most unique. I doubt you'll get bored, and the themes are really quite good. I thought it was thought-provoking, well-written, and humorous. I enjoyed it, and I recommend it....more

This book was deep and intellectually stimulating. The writing is very dense, and Shelley has a extensive vocabulary. I found the plot intriguing, butThis book was deep and intellectually stimulating. The writing is very dense, and Shelley has a extensive vocabulary. I found the plot intriguing, but I never really thought of it as a novel. It was more of different characters telling their point of view about a situation. Beyond that, every single character sounded the same in their dialogue, with no distinctive character tics to distinguish them. At times, I became frustrated with Frakenstein(the scientist, not the monster), and his immense stupidity. I never found it thrilling, but I'm glad to have read it. Its a sure classic, and I don't recommend it to those who are not willing to think about it. If you are looking for a quick, easy read, look somewhere else. ...more

This was a wonderful novel. It was engrossing, and beautifully written. You really felt like you accomplished something by the time you are finished,This was a wonderful novel. It was engrossing, and beautifully written. You really felt like you accomplished something by the time you are finished, while having fun the whole way. A thoroughly enjoyable book....more

DullThe characters, especially the mother, were over the top. Who grieves for the daughter they didn't even know they had for over 20 years? And the lDullThe characters, especially the mother, were over the top. Who grieves for the daughter they didn't even know they had for over 20 years? And the language was as stale as its superfluous metaphors. The plot wasn't all that thrilling, and the ending didn't completely satisfy. Written in parts, like years such as 1964, 1977, and so on, most of the book is spent trying to catch up on the time that passed during the years that weren't mentioned. It just didn't live up the hype.

The Kite Runner is a powerful novel filled with betrayal and redemption. The writing itself is filled with magic and we see the more tender othersideThe Kite Runner is a powerful novel filled with betrayal and redemption. The writing itself is filled with magic and we see the more tender otherside of Afghanistan. A must read for all adults and mature teens....more